Learning Assistant

# Learning AssistantSt. George Madrid Madrid, Spain Date Added: Dec 4, 2025Share:share to e-mail**Description**Job DescriptionLearning Support AssistantJob DescriptionStudent Matters:● Working one-to-one or with small groups of students who are in need of additional help; this may be because English is not their first language or because they have learning difficulties and require additional help understanding or completing tasks.● To support individual students who may not necessarily require additional support, but where one to one teaching is necessary – for example listening to pupils reading aloud.● To facilitate learning more generally, either by ‘floating’ and acting as additional support during class activities or by working with a specific student.● To help prepare differentiated learning resources.● To help assist the teacher in identifying where the in-class additional support is needed.● To give feedback to the class teacher, ESL teacher or ALN Coordinator regarding the progress of students.● Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups, in a way that meets each student's learning style.● Enforce school and class rules● Help teachers with record keeping, such as tracking attendance and assessment.● Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment.● Help supervise students in class, between classes, during break and lunch, and on field trips.● To support with display of learning in classrooms and corridors.Supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities:● To support the learning of students who have been diagnosed with learning difficulties. This support may be necessary because a student requires support in accessing the curriculum. Or it may be because they have learning difficulties and need additional support to understand and complete tasks.● To support these students by helping them to keep up to speed with their peers and identifying strategies that enable them to make progress with their learning.Supporting students with English as a second language:● To support students whose first language is not English with some additional support to enable them to access the curriculum.● To liaise with the class teacher regarding strategies.Community:● To ensure effective dialogue with parents in accordance with school policies.● To support with translation during meetings with parents and external agencies where possible.● To work closely with staff in other departments of the school.● To liaise with external agencies and employers as necessary.The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Headteacher.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr